Kaye Rogers Farris

Kaye Rogers Farris, 68, died peacefully at Tranquility Hospice in Austell, Georgia on May 8, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Kaye was born to Virgil and Carrie Echols Rogers in Austell, GA on October 13, 1946. Kaye was married to her husband, James Ronald "Ron" Farris, on January 25, 1969 and they enjoyed 46 years together. She is survived by her husband, James Ronald "Ron" Farris; their two daughters, Rebecca Ballowe (Paul Ballowe) of Jacksonville, FL and Laura Phillips (John Phillips) of Rogers, AR. She will be dearly missed by her five grandchildren who knew her simply as “Grandma K” - Thomas James, Daniel, and Matthew Ballowe of Jacksonville, and Jack and Kate Phillips of Rogers. She is also survived by many cousins and friends who were like sisters to her. Education and a strong work ethic were important to Kaye. She graduated from North Druid Hills High School in Atlanta, GA and then from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology. She received additional certifications as a Medical Technologist and as a Clinical Drug Trial Monitor. Later in life, she pursued her Master’s Degree in Business while her daughters were in high school. Kaye enjoyed a successful career as a Medical Technologist in the hospital setting and then in Pharmaceutical Research, where her contributions led to advances in drugs approved to fight cancer and asthma. She retired early to travel with her husband and friends on many adventures around the world, and to visit her daughters and grandchildren often. Kaye was always busy and enjoyed many hobbies and interests including travel, hiking, yoga, and participating in book club and Bible studies. Kaye’s Christian faith gave her strength in times of need, and she was an active member of McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church. Additionally, Kaye was proud to be a member of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Education Organization) which is an organization committed to friendship and educational opportunities for women. We will be celebrating Kaye’s full life at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home in Powder Springs with a visitation from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11th and a funeral service officiated by Rev. Cindy Blocksidge and Rev. Phil Marklin on Tuesday, May 12th at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Macland Cemetery. After the service, everyone is welcome to join us for lunch, provided by Kaye’s Sunday School class in Oak Hall at McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church. Throughout her life, Kaye was “famous” for her positive outlook on life, her compassion for others, her strong work ethic, her glowing beauty, her endless energy and her sparkly smile. We will miss Kaye every day, but her energetic and positive spirit will continue to inspire those who knew her for many days to come. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a tax deductible donation in her memory to one of these important causes: McEachern Memorial United Methodist Church General Fund, 4075 New Macland Road, Powder Springs, GA 30127, Attention: Carolyn Black, 770-943-3008 or to the P.E.O. Foundation Kaye Farris Scholarship Fund, 3700 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312. www.mayeswarddobbins.com 770-943-1511

Kaye Rogers Farris

October 13, 1946 - May 8, 2015